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Talking FACS

UK FCS Extension

Welcome to Talking FACS: What you need to know about family, food, finance, and fitness. Hosted by the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program.

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9:36

Save Without Sacrifice: Bill Negotiation Tips

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2026/04/07

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of KentuckyGuests: Kristen Jowers, MS Extension Specialist for One Op Season 8 | Episode 43 Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley talks with Kristen Jowers from One Op about practical bill negotiation strategies that can reduce your monthly expenses without a second job or harsh cutbacks. They cover what bill negotiation looks like, how companies use retention departments, and

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21:58

Fueling Kids for Sports and Life

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2026/03/31

Host: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, PhD, Associate Extension Professor for Nutrition and Health, University of Kentucky Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and EnvironmentGuest: Liz Combs, EdD, RD, Assistant Professor, Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition Season 8 | Episode 42 In this episode of Talking FACS, hosted by Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, with guest Dr. Liz Combs of the University of Kentucky Department of Dietetics and Human

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14:09

Quick Bites: Making Fast Food Nutritious

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2026/03/24

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, PhD, Associate Extension Professor for Nutrition and Health Season 8, Episode 41 In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf discuss how to make fast food choices that support nutrition, budget, and busy lifestyles. They cover practical strategies—like choosing grilled proteins, whole

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10:59

Robots in the OR: How Robotic Surgery is Transforming...

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2026/03/19

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Mansi Shah-Jadeja, MD, Assistant Professor, Thoracic Surgery, Markey Cancer Center Cancer Conversations Episode 73 Welcome to Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS. In this episode host Mindy McCulley speaks with Dr. Mansi Shah, Assistant Professor in the Department of Thoracic Surgery, about using robotic surgery to treat lung cancer. They explore what

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14:30

When Food Feels Hard: Understanding Eating Disorders

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2026/03/17

Host: Courtney Luecking, PhD, MPH, RDN, Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health, Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky Guest: Abbigail Pace, PhD, RDN. Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition Join host Dr. Courtney Luecking and guest Dr. Abbigail Pace as they explore how eating disorders differ from common food and body concerns. This episode covers types of eating disorders, warning signs,

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17:44

MoneyWi$e: Making Healthy Choices as Food Prices Rise

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2026/03/03

Host: Nichole Huff, PhD, Assistant Extension Professor and Extension Specialist for Family Resource Management, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Anna Cason, Senior Extension Associate, Polk-Dalton Clinic Season 8, Episode 39 Join host Dr. Nichole Huff and guest Anna Cason as they tackle how to eat healthy while food prices climb. This episode of MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS covers the basic food groups, meal planning tips, and practical strategies for stretching

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18:07

A Conversation about the Dietary Guidelines for...

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2026/02/24

Host: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, PhD, Associate Extension Professor for Nutrition and Health, University of Kentucky, Department of Dietetics and Human NutritionGuest: Courtney Luecking, PhD Assistant Extension Professor and Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health, Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition Season 8, Episode 38 Join host Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf and guest Dr. Courtney Luecking as they unpack the 2026 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), explaining what the

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16:40

ACTION Students Tackle Cancer Through Storytelling

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2026/02/19

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guests: Nathan Vanderford, PhD Director, Appalachian Career Training in Oncology Program, Markey Cancer Center, Kameron Jackson and Matthew Sanders, ACTION Program student participants Cancer Conversations Episode 72 Welcome to Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS with host Mindy McCulley. In this episode we hear from Dr. Nathan Vanderford, director of the

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12:35

How Pop Culture Shapes Health

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2026/02/17

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guest: Monica Mundy, PhD Assistant Extension Professor for Family and Community Health Season 8, Episode 37 In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Monica Mundy, Assistant Extension Professor for Community and Family Health, chats with host Mindy McCulley, about what pop culture is and how it influences health. Topics include definitions and examples of pop culture (TV, music,

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11:59

When Children Get Lost: Simple Steps for Parents

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2026/02/10

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development Season 8, Episode 36 Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. David Weisenhorn discuss what to teach children about getting lost, drawing on personal stories and research. They cover how early to start, the importance of kids knowing their full name and parents' names, and other identifying strategies. Key

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15:59

MoneyWi$e: Safer Spending with Digital Wallets

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2026/02/03

Host: Nichole Huff, PhD, Assistant Extension Professor and Extension Specialist for Family Resource Management, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Rick Sellnow, Digital Literacy Extension Agent, Blueprint Kentucky Season 8, Episode 35 Join host Dr. Nichole Huff and guest Rick Sellnow for MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS as they explain what digital wallets are, how they work, and why they can be safer than traditional payment methods. Topics include: tokenization NFC

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12:26

Be Kind to Yourself: The Power of Self-Compassion

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2026/01/27

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guests: Natese Dockery, PhD Assistant Clinical Professor for Mental Health and Well-being and Amy Rodquist-Kodet, Health Coach, UK Health and Wellness Season 8, Episode 34 Welcome to Talking FACS with host Mindy McCauley from the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension. In this episode Mindy speaks with Dr. Natese Dockery, Assistant Clinical Professor for Mental Health and

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11:38

How Civic Engagement Becomes a Health Boost

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2026/01/20

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guest: Monica Mundy, PhD Assistant Extension Professor for Family and Community Health Season 8, Episode 33 This is Talking FACS with host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Monica Mundy. In this episode we explore how civic engagement directly impacts individual and community health. What comes to mind when you think of civic engagement? In this episode we will push the boundaries

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10:46

Sharing Hope: Advancements in Breast Cancer Treatment

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2026/01/15

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Jessica Moss, MD Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Cancer Conversations Episode 71 Welcome to Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS with host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Jessica Moss, assistant professor of internal medicine in the division of Medical Oncology at the Markey Cancer Center. In this

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17:32

MoneyWi$e: Organize Your Home on a Budget

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2026/01/13

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guest: Jeanne Badgett, MS Extension Associate for Clothing, Textiles, and Household Equipment Season 8, Episode 32 Join Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley and guest Jeanne Badgett from the University of Kentucky FCS Extension for a practical episode about organizing without breaking the bank. Strategies include: decluttering first grouping like items establishing

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17:07

Family Support Groups: Helping Loved Ones with Addiction

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2026/01/06

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guest: Alex Elswick, PhD Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Season 8, Episode 31 Join host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Alex Elswick from University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension as they explore support options for families affected by addiction. This episode explains why addiction is a family disease and how family members are

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16:38

Keeping Influence: How Parents Shape Teen Behavior

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2025/12/30

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development Season 8, Episode 30 Welcome to Talking FACS with host Mindy McCauley and guest Dr. David Wiesenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development. In this episode they explore how parents can continue to influence their teens through the challenges of adolescence—moodiness, identity formation, and

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12:03

Don't Fail Retirement: Plan for Purpose, Health &...

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2025/12/23

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guest: Caroline Francis, EdS Director of UK Alumni Career Services Season 8, Episode 29 Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley sits down with Caroline Francis, director of the University of Kentucky Alumni Career Services Program, to discuss how to avoid failing at retirement and how retirement is being redefined for today's generations. They explore topics beyond finances,

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14:23

Alcohol’s Cancer Risk — What Every Kentuckian Should...

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2025/12/18

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Leah Winer, MD Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Cancer Conversations Episode 70 In this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley welcomes Dr. Leah Winer, Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, to unpack the Surgeon

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9:12

Boundaries that Protect Your Time, Energy &...

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2025/12/16

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guests: Natese Dockery, PhD Assistant Clinical Professor and Extension Specialist for Mental Health and Well-being Season 8, Episode 28 In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Natese Dockery explores what healthy boundaries are, why they matter, and how poor boundaries can lead to burnout, resentment, and health problems. The episode defines different types of

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